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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Bennet, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Support Colorado Children
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Protecting America's Children by Strengthening Families Act to reauthorize and improve child welfare programs that promote family unity and the safety and well-being of children. "We have a responsibility to ensure that every kid in America grows up in a loving and supportive home," said Bennet. "That's why we are proposing le  more

Hickenlooper Water Conservation Bills Pass Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Two of Hickenlooper's bills addressing the Colorado River crisis next head to a full Senate vote Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, celebrated committee passage of his bipartisan Drought Preparedness Act and Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act. The bills next head to the Senate floor for a full vote. View Hickenlooper  more

Hickenlooper, Bennet Cheer Committee Passage of Their Bill to Expand the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Bill next heads to the Senate floor for a full vote Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, member of Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Senator Michael Bennet celebrated the committee's vote to pass the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act. The legislation would expand the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area in Routt National Forest to protect sub-alpine wilderness habitats and wildlife while incr  more